It is a time of quiet joy,
the sunny morning.
When the glittery dew is on the mallow weeds,
each leaf holds a jewel which is beautiful
if not valuable.
This is no time for hurry or for bustle.
Thoughts are slow and deep and golden in the morning.”
~ John Steinbeck, Tortilla Flat
Notes:
- Photograph – Carolyn Cochrane Photography.
- Poem: Schonwieder
- Related Steinbeck Posts: A feeling in the stomach, a delight of the nerves, of the forearms. The skin tastes the air… and We find after years of struggle that we not take a trip; a trip takes us…
Live & Learn 
What are you and I doing up at 4 o’clock in the morning–waiting for the sun rise I guess–happy Sunday David
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Exactly!
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Indeed..the morning is golden and precious and inviolate. And early.
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It is Mimi. All that…
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A perfect post for a jewel of a morning….
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Yes…
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I absolutely *wish* this for you. But after the self-flagellation yesterday, I’m doubting.
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*Wish*, *Wish* – I did have one of these days yesterday. Wonderful.
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I hope you are having a lovely Sunday, David!! Cher xo
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Wonderful day, I did. Hope you did too Cher.
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I did; thank you!! Cher xo
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yes, my favorite time of day. ‘Thoughts are slow and deep and golden in the morning.” -beautiful.
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Yes, Steinbeck working his magic (again)
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Im gonna start a blog like this! Good morning!!
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Go!
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mmm…thanks for the invitation to relish the morning…
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I was relishing it too!
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Good Ol’ Steinbeck!!! Nice 🙂
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He delivers big again!
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Reblogged this on Quote Bard and commented:
Enjoy 🙂
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Thanks for sharing.
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I love that, it’s so good!! 🙂 John Steinbeck is a writer I have on my list to read. I should have read his books a few years ago, he really stands out as the kind of writer I’d like, don’t know why it’s taking me so long. And when I read something like this it’s a very good reminder – thanks for the push in the right direction David! 🙂
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Suzy, he’s amazing. Highly recommend that you dive right in…
On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Live & Learn wrote:
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